I am pleased to announce that the Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Clifford Atleo Jr. as Senior Advisor and Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Affairs, for a five-year term starting May 1, 2026. As Senior Advisor and AVP, Professor Atleo will play a key convening role for Indigenous initiatives at UBC Vancouver, helping […]

As ecosystems in coastal British Columbia continue to suffer from the effects of overabundant black-tailed deer, a study by UBC Forestry, in collaboration with Coast Salish Nations, presents effective management solutions for the Southern Gulf Islands. The research indicates that Indigenous-led hunting is the most successful and cost-effective method for mitigating deer overpopulation while addressing […]

UNESCO has appointed UBC professor Dr. Candace Galla as Co-Chair for Rights Education among Indigenous and Non-Dominant Language Communities — a global role focused on advancing language rights, education, and community-led research. An Associate Professor in UBC’s Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies (Faculty of Arts) and Department of Language and Literacy Education (Faculty of Education), […]